Mr. Darwin "Carl" "Dime" Yeomans

Mr. Darwin “Carl” “Dime” Yeomans, age 77, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016 at the Utica Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Utica on August 20, 1939, Darwin was the son of the late Herbert and Marion (Bendix) Yeomans. Dime also knew the love and guidance of Carl and Grace Bendix who helped raise him. Upon his graduation from T.R. Proctor High School/Class of 1957, Carl entered the United States Air Force. On December 27, 1958 he married the former Nancy C. Knepka; they were blessed with 57 years together. Carl’s career was connected to the military for most of his life. At one time, he was stationed in Maine with the U.S. Air Force. In 1962, he joined the National Guard and served during the Gulf War in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield and later retired from the Guard. More recently, he held a position at the Turning Stone Casino as a security guard for a period of 16 years. He was a member of Veterans’ clubs and organizations as well as the Veterans’ Parade Committee. Dime was a devoted sports fan and followed all the major and professional teams, especially the Boston Red Sox and the New York Giants. He also loved the card game of Cribbage. Carl is survived by his wife, Nancy; his daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Dan Ziobro of Holland Patent; his sons, David C. Yeomans, Wayne L. Yeomans and Jan Spellman of Utica, Scott A. and Tracy Yeomans of Vernon, and Charles “Dime” Yeomans of Utica; his 11 grandchildren; and his 8 great-grandchildren. He also leaves his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, in-laws, Ron Moore, and Virginia Yeomans; and his loving toy poodle “Itty Bit”. He was predeceased by his sisters, Sarah E. Yeomans, and Beverly M. Moore; and his brothers, Robert Yeomans, and William Yeomans. The family extends sincere appreciation to the staff of St. Joseph’s Utica Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for the compassionate care they provided to Carl during his stay. Thanks also to his friends, John O’Dell, and Pat O’Dell for their support; and all of Dime’s buddies at the Dinghy Bar. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Darwin’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Sunday afternoon at 4:00 at the funeral home immediately upon conclusion of visitation with Sister Elizabeth Giarrusso, CSJ officiating the ceremony. Military Honors will be conferred. Interment will take place in Holy Trinity Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mr. Darwin "Carl" "Dime" Yeomans

August 20, 1939 - October 31, 2016